Tiaan Falcon is a professional rugby player with the Chiefs.

“It’s a pretty busy lifestyle but I enjoy going out for coffee playing cards with friends, heading out to raglan to enjoy the beach and waves, I also enjoy a bit of tenpin bowling.

Since graduating from Lindisfarne I have played 19 games for the Hawkes Bay Magpies, spent three months with the Hurricanes and played games for their development team, I’ve won a World Cup with the New Zealand Under 20s, gained a super rugby contract with the chiefs and have played two games for them so far.

I have always had a passion for Rugby from a young age and it has always been a dream of mine to play professionally. I love being in an environment that challenges you to get better every day and being able to do it with a bunch of mates.

My debut for the Magpies and the Chiefs were both special moments in my life but also having my mum and dad on the side line in Australia as I was wearing the black jersey was a proud moment.

I believe Lindisfarne College helped me to pursue my dream. Even though Lindisfarne isn’t highly renowned for their rugby programme, the work ethic and character drilled into us through my years at the college helped myself to where I am today. I also believe that the many opportunities that the college offers helped me with my path. This brought balance to my life and meant I could play in as many sports as I could. I still believe that participating in athletics was one of the best things I’ve done for my rugby.

Looking back I loved the memories that came with boarding at Lindisfarne. From playing rugby in the mud and rain after school to cricket in the gym after prep. To this day, I have best mates that I catch up with on a regular basis who I started year 9 with. Some of the pranks and banter in the boarding house would be the funniest memories. My favourite dining room meal was steak, chips and salad for dinner!

I believe that the opportunities at Lindisfarne are endless and all you have to do is commit to them. I put my hand up for all sorts of sports, I loved staying busy and these opportunities meant I met a lot of people in different activities.

The values I learnt at school and with boarding is having a good work ethic and balance in life. Lindisfarne taught me to be a young man, by having respect for others from the way I interact with people to being organised with my time management.

My advice to the would be to make the most of your last year at school. If you’ve always wanted to try something then do it, and most of all enjoy your mates company because these are some of the best times of your lives.”

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Article added: Wednesday 06 November 2019